NY lawmakers seek boost to helicopter safety 1 year after Hudson River crash
Representative Jerry Nadler introduced the Helicopter Safety and Parity Act to subject helicopters to the same safety standards as commercial airplanes.
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U.S. Reps. Jerry Nadler and Nicole Malliotakis introduced the Helicopter Safety and Parity Act to close regulatory loopholes following a fatal 2025 Hudson River crash. The bill faces significant hurdles in a Republican-controlled Congress.
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